The memorial service for Michael Jackson is being held today at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles, with a massive number of viewers expected to tune it to this historic event. Many celebrities will be on hand to pay tribute to the King of Pop; including Mariah Carey, John Mayer, Stevie Wonder, Brooke Shields, Magic Johnson, and Jennifer Hudson. Jackson's long time friend, Elizabeth Taylor, was asked to speak but will not be in attendance, as she was quoted as saying that "I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word."The extraordinary event will be attended by 17,500 people who obtained tickets through a random lottery. Scalpers posted listings for tickets on eBay and Craigslist, with prices going for thousands of dollars (many of these postings were later removed).
Jackson will reportedly be buried at Forest Lawn cemetery in Hollywood Hills today, possibly before the public event. No public funeral procession through city streets was scheduled, and it was not known if Jackson's body would appear at the Staples Center, although a casket is in place throughout the memorial.
Jackson passed away on June 25 from cardiac arrest, although rumours are still swirling about the circumstances involving his passing. To view the memorial live, head to http://www.cnn.com/
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